As per the case facts, the original landowner's father sought to declare the taking of his land illegal and arbitrary and requested compensation or an alternate plot after his land ... was acquired. The High Court had directed the authorities to provide an alternate plot or determine compensation as per the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The question arose whether the High Court's decision on the compensation and alternate plot was appropriate given the long-standing dispute and the delay in resolution. Finally, the Supreme Court ruled that the Special Land Acquisition Officer should determine the compensation based on the market value of the land at the time of the ex-parte award and that the appellant is entitled to all statutory benefits as per the Land Acquisition Act, including compensation for damages due to delay.